How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Helen Keeling Elementary School | Lawrence W Cross Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | TUCSON, AZ | TUCSON, AZ |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | other | middle |
| Enrollment | 230 | 827 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 9.4:1 | 20.4:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 86.6% | 18.9% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Helen Keeling Elementary School | Lawrence W Cross Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $11,759 | $11,759 |
| District | Amphitheater Unified District (4406) | Amphitheater Unified District (4406) |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Helen Keeling Elementary School | Lawrence W Cross Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 13.5% | 57.7% |
| African American | 7.4% | 2.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 70.9% | 31.6% |
| Asian | 2.6% | 2.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Multiracial | 3.9% | 4.8% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Helen Keeling Elementary School | Lawrence W Cross Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | — |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | — | 827:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 98.7% | 37.6% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 34 | 53 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.